Accounting/Finance DC Summer 2019 Internship

The Need

We will begin reviewing applications March 1. We strongly recommend you submit your application beforehand; however, applications may be reviewed after that point based on position availability.

*Please note that we are typically inundated with applications. We greatly appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate and ask that you hold your questions until contacted for an interview.

Accounting/Finance interns assist their department with monitoring and support of finances in both Headquarters and international field offices. College students, recent graduates and graduate students with classes in accounting, finance or business are preferred for these positions. Although tasks vary depending on the nature of the work in progress during the internship, interns can expect their tasks to include:

Assisting in the review of monthly financial reports for completeness, accuracy and compliance with policy;

Researching various regulatory and procedural matters for the finance department; and

Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support.

Requirements

IJM's Internship opportunities vary every session and look different in every office. Interns generally will assist a specific person or team. The positions involve the described tasks and responsibilities as well as other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor.

General Qualifications and Required Skills

Bachelor's degree is required for all internships and fellowships except any Washington, DC Internships (Bachelor's degree must be in progress for DC Internships and applicants need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study).

Critical Qualities

Mature orthodox Christian faith;

Humble and resilient;

Pursues excellence;

Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;

Strong service ethic;

Innovative problem solver;

Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;

Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;

Tenacious in achieving goals; and

Professional.

To apply, please upload the following items compiled intoonedocument:(Please note, applications missing one or more of these items will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.)

**When you apply, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information for two references; one Work or Academic Reference and one Spiritual Reference. Please note that if we move forward with your application, we may be contacting them for further information about your candidacy.